These information collection
requirements are minimal and are used to ensure that motor carriers
have adequate documentation of the systematic inspection, repair
and maintenance programs required by 49 CFR part 393. This revision
is due to a Final Rule entitled, "Safety Requirements for Operators
of Small Passenger-Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles Used in
Interstate Commerce," that would subject motor carriers and
commercial motor vehicle drivers of 9 - 15 passenger vans to the
rules pertaining to the driver qualification file for the first
time.
This program change increase of
515,394 annual burden hours [59,729,888 proposed hours -59,214,494
currently approved hours = 515,394]is due to a final rule on motor
carriers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating CMVs
designed to transport 9 to 15 passengers for direct
compensation.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.